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Operating Instructions
We are delighted that you have chosen the broncolor LED F160, which is high-quality in every respect. If handled properly, it will serve you well for
many years. Please read all of the information in these operating instructions carefully. It will give you important information on the use, safety and
maintenance of the device. Keep these instructions for use in a safe place and pass them on to subsequent users, if necessary.
Do not look into the light source during operation!
Risk of injury to eyes!
A minimum distance of 20 cm must be maintained between the LED F160 lamp and inflammable respectively ignitable materials.
In case the diffusion attachment is damaged, the LED F160 lamp must not be operated.
The LED F160 lamp may only be operated by qualified staff, who had read and understood this operating manual completely.
The LED F160 lamp is designed for use in dry conditions and in an ambient temperature between -20 °C and +45 °C. It is suited for indoor
use.
Observe the safety instructions supplied and the safety instructions that apply to accessories.
Alternatively, you can also download the safety instructions for the broncolor LED F160 lamp from
• Compact dimensions
• Stepless power adjustment
• Colour temperature setting in increments of 50 Kelvin
• Manual focusing
• Absolutely flicker-free – even at high image refresh rates
• Li-Ion battery optionally available
• Excellent colour rendering index
• Constant light intensity over the entire colour temperature range and from lamp to lamp
• New freehand bayonet locking system
• Intuitive control menu
• Display very easy to read, even in bright ambient light
• Automatic display orientation
• Compatible with extensive broncolor light shaper range
• Broad radiation angle of the LEDs ensures an optimal illumination of the reflector
All of the dimensions above in millimetres
broncolor LED F160
Luminous flux
Typically 13800 lumens
Colour temperature
2800 to 6800 K (increments of 50)
Colour rendering index
Typically CRI 97+
Green/magenta correction (colour cast)
Control range -25 to +25
(limitation below 4000 K and above 5000 K)
Dimmability
100 to 6 % or f-stop 10 to 6.0
Update option
Via WiFi
Display
OLED 1.69 inch
Focusing
Manual, stepless
Use
(suited for indoor use)
- on stand
- floor installation
- ceiling suspension (separately available safety cable
mandatory, 33.173.00)
Weight LED F160 lamp
1765 g (3.89 lbs)
(Lamp incl. glass diffusion attachment and integrated pigtail)
Dimensions LED F160 lamp
Length*: 28.8 cm (11.3 in)
Height: 16.5 cm (6.5 in)
Diameter: 12.0 cm (4.7 in)
(* incl. umbrella reflector and protective cover)
Temperature range of use
-20 °C to +45 °C
Cooling
Active (temperature-controlled fan)
Cognition light
2 x top left/right
5 colours (blue, green, violet, yellow, turquoise)
Compatibility
Compatible with broncolor bayonet
Menu language
English
Power supply unit
80 to 264 VAC
Power consumption
Max. 160 watts
Length pigtail
1.5 m
Warranty period
Manufacturer’s warranty of 2 years from date of purchase
(for the first owner)
Item number
61.010.00
Original broncolor accessories allow you to use your LED F160 lamp in an even more convenient and versatile way while further increasing
the product benefits.
broncolor LED F160
Item
Item number
Safety cable for LED F160
33.173.00
Umbrella reflector Ø 120 mm
33.170.00
Protective cover for umbrella reflector Ø 120 mm
33.171.00
Diffusion attachment for LED F160 (glass)
33.174.00
Power supply unit for LED F160
42252.00
Power cable for LED F160
Australia
41859.00
Denmark
41914.00
Europe
41854.00
GB and Hong Kong
41857.00
India
41858.00
Japan
41856.00
Neutral
39087.00
South Africa
41915.00
Switzerland
39084.00
USA
41855.00
Li-Ion battery 36 V XLR *
64.011.00
Charger for Li-Ion battery 36 V XLR
64.012.00
V-Mount stand clamp for Li-Ion battery 36 V XLR
64.014.00
Li-Ion battery 36 V XLR kit *
61.020.00
* Please note:
After max. 5 months, Li-Ion batteries have to be recharged again. If the batteries are not charged they may fall into the status of low
discharge and in most cases, they cannot be charged again.
broncolor LED F160
Item
Item number
Octabox 75 (cm (2.5 ft))
33.600.00
L40 standard reflector
33.115.00
Honeycomb grids for L40
33.194.00
Umbrella silver/black Ø 105 cm (41.3")
33.570.00
Umbrella silver/black Ø 85 cm (33.5")
33.574.00
Softbox 35 x 60 (cm (1.1 x 2 ft))
33.560.00
Focus 110 umbrella silver/black Ø 110 cm (43.3")
33.576.00
Octabox 150 (cm (4.9 ft))
33.601.00
Beauty Dish reflector with textile diffuser
33.111.00
broncolor Flooter
32.431.00
Safety cable for LED F160
33.173.00
broncolor Speed Ring for Softbox / Octabox
33.401.00
as well as all broncolor softboxes and umbrellas
Please note:
The LED F160 is designed for use with light shapers. As a result, operation without a light shaper ("bare bulb") is not
recommended.
The broncolor LED F160 is a very high-quality, compact and durable LED lamp for professional users. Its strengths particularly come to the
fore in product and portrait photography. It is an ideal match for the extensive broncolor light shaper range – this enables creative and
versatile work. The LED F160 lamp is also suitable for video and film applications. It is suited for indoor use.
The safety instructions provided must be observed!
Remove all protective transport materials and the black protective cover from the umbrella reflector before switching on the lamp.
The LED F160 lamp is equipped with an innovative locking slider. By fixing it in the rearmost position, you now have both hands free to
remove or replace the light shaper safely and in a controlled manner.
To remove the light shaper, rotate it as far as it will go in one direction. Pull the locking slider back as far as it will go with one finger and push
the small locking pin down in the rearmost position. The slide will now remain in this position. Turn the reflector further in the same direction
until it is unlocked. You can now remove it carefully. Please take care not to damage or scratch the diffusion attachment.
Attachment is also very simple:
Move the light shaper towards the LED F160 lamp from the front, align it with the bayonet recesses (small to small and large to large), push
it back as far as it will go and then release the locking mechanism by turning it slightly to the left or right. You will hear a click. The light shaper
is now securely attached.
If desired, insert the umbrella rod into the umbrella holder, which is located on the stand holder underneath the lamp.
Firstly, connect the pigtail of the LED F160 lamp to the cable permanently attached to the power supply unit.
Now connect the supplied power cable to the power supply unit.
Then plug the mains plug into a suitable socket.
The display illumination is now activated and the LED F160 lamp is ready for use.
With a short press on the on/off button ( ), the LED lights up and can be switched off in the same way ("standby").
Unplug the mains plug from the socket to switch off the device. The display only goes out completely once the power supply is interrupted.
The mains plug is used as a disconnect device, the disconnect device shall remain readily operable.
If desired, mount the LED F lamp on a suitable stand. The stand mount is located on the underside of the device.
For ceiling installation, please observe the mounting instructions supplied with the accessory
"33.173.00 - Safety cable for LED F160 lamp", which is available separately.
The LED F160 lamp must NOT be mounted on the ceiling without the safety cable mentioned above!
The display of the LED F160 lamp has an automatic orientation. In overhead operation, the display automatically rotates by 180°.
The following illustration shows the user controls for the LED F160 lamp
You can always see the most important settings in the main menu view:
- The currently set power Control range: 10.0 to 6.0 / 100 % to 6 % *
- The currently set colour temperature Control range: 2800 to 6800 Kelvin
- The currently set green-shift value Control range: -25 to +25
*
Output range
possible increment
6.8 and higher
0.1
below 6.8
0.2
You can easily switch to the submenu via this button:
Position the focus (by turning the control button/knob) on the power indicator and briefly press it once.
The following illustration shows that the power value now has a full light blue background.
The power can now be changed immediately by turning the control knob to the left (power is reduced) or to the right (power is increased).
When you see the desired power value on the display, briefly click the control knob once to activate it. The focus becomes visible again and
the new power value has been accepted.
Position the focus on the colour temperature field.
Perform the same steps as in the "power example" above.
Position the focus on the "green" field.
Perform the same steps as in the "power example" above.
All other settings must be made in the submenu ( ).
The submenu of the LED F160 lamp is divided into the following functions:
1. Units
2. Cognition light
3. Lamp address
4. WiFi
5. Display
6. Diffusor
7. Info
Set the focus on the small triangle in the upper left-hand corner by turning the control knob. Click the control knob to return to the home
screen.
In this section, each available function in the submenu is explained in detail.
This submenu allows you to select the preferred way of displaying the output: either in percentage ("%") or f-stops.
The purpose of the Cognition light is to better differentiate between individual lamps when they are controlled by the "bronControl" app.
The assignment to a colour is determined by the respective lamp address:
Lamp address 1 blue
Lamp address 2 green
Lamp address 3 violet
Lamp address 4 yellow
Lamp address 5 turquoise
From lamp address 6, the colours repeat in the same order (starting with blue).
You can activate ("on") the Cognition light or deactivate ("off") it.
The "bronControl" app can be downloaded free of charge and is available for computers, tablets, and smartphones.
The following link will provide you with further information: www.broncolor.swiss
Here, you can assign an address (1 to 508) to every lamp in use. Lamps with an identical address are clustered in the same group.
This means you can control all lamps within this group simultaneously.
Here, you can adjust the following values:
- switch on WiFi ("on")
- switch off WiFi ("off")
- perform a reset of the WiFi module ("reset")
- set the studio address
- activate automatic firmware updates ("Auto update") or disable them ("off")
Furthermore, the respective SSID the lamp is currently connected to, is being displayed here as well.
The studio address can have a value between 1 and 99.
Adjusting the display orientation is the purpose of this submenu:
- "Auto": Thanks to a sensor, the display will rotate by 180 degrees as soon as the lamp is upside down
- "0°": Now, the display will no longer rotate automatically (intended for stand mount)
- "180°": Now, the display will no longer rotate automatically (intended for ceiling installation)
After 10 minutes without user action, the display switches off ("Sleep Mode"). It can be woken up again by pressing or turning the central
Control button/knob.
To ensure perfect light quality, the diffusion attachment mounted on the LED F160 must always match the diffusion attachment type
selected in the submenu. The original diffusion attachment (silver ring; plastic; 33.172.00) can still be used. However, the optionally
available new diffusion attachment (black ring; glass; 33.174.00) brings with it an increase in brightness of typically 15%.
LED F160 lamps ordered from June 22, 2021 are already equipped with the new, black diffusion attachment as standard.
Here, you can read the firmware version currently installed on the device.
If a device malfunction occurs, the two cognition lights will permanently light up red. The cause of the malfunction is shown as plain text on
the display.
Your broncolor LED F160 lamp is a precision instrument that will work without problems for many years with the appropriate care. If you
should nevertheless experience problems, please do not try to open the device to repair it yourself. Always leave maintenance and repairs
to the broncolor service centres.
This product must not be disposed of with normal household waste at the end of its life, but must instead be taken to a recycling point for
electrical and electronic equipment. The materials can be recycled according to their markings. You can make an important contribution to
protecting the environment by reusing the product, recycling the basic materials or reprocessing redundant equipment in other ways. Please
ask your local authorities or our sales partners regarding the appropriate disposal point.
We provide a manufacturer’s warranty of 2 years from date of purchase (for the first owner) for the LED F160 lamp. This does not include
flash tubes, halogen bulbs, safety glasses, cables, batteries, rechargeable batteries and textiles. Faults that occur due to non-observance of
the safety instructions, improper handling, use of third-party accessories or unauthorised interventions/modifications are excluded from the
manufacturer’s warranty. We accept no liability for damage resulting from non-observance of the safety instructions, improper handling, use
of third-party accessories or unauthorised interventions/modifications. In event of technical problems, please contact the nearest broncolor
authorised service centre immediately. Part numbers, product designations and the scope of delivery may vary from country to country.
Detailed information can be obtained from your broncolor sales partner. Subject to errors and misprints.
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